Crime & City Diary
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Lagos FRSC launches ‘Operation GUDUMA’, arrests 292 over fake number plates
The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced “Operation GUDUMA,” a special enforcement exercise targeted at curbing the illegal use of fake diplomatic number plates and addressing the persistent issue of overloading across Lagos State. The operation, which is being carried out simultaneously in eleven states across the country, began on Monday, May 18, 2026,…
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Allow me confront bandits, Igboho tells FG
By Adejayan Gbenga Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to the Federal Government and South West governors to approve his proposed security operation aimed at flushing out armed criminals from forests across Yorubaland. He made the appeal on Tuesday while reacting to recent abductions of school pupils and violent attacks in parts of Oyo…
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Full list of 46 abducted Oyo school victims
By Adejayan Gbenga The attacks carried out by suspected terrorists on communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have left 46 persons abducted, including pupils, students and teachers. Western Post reported the incident last Friday, disclosing that armed attackers invaded Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, abducting victims before fleeing on motorcycles. According…
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Ex-minister Sadiya Farouq in Egypt, medically unfit for arraignment — lawyer tells court
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo on Monday was informed that former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, is currently in Egypt receiving medical treatment and is unfit to appear for arraignment. Farouq is facing a 21-count charge alongside Bashir Nura Alkali, a permanent secretary in the ministry, and one Sani Mohammed…
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El-Rufai’s family protests alleged DSS custody transfer, cites court order violations
Family members of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of violating existing court orders regarding his detention. The family staged a protest at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, alleging that El-Rufai was moved into DSS custody despite court directives ordering that he remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices…
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EFCC hands over recovered N837m from alleged Katsina treasury fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Directorate, has handed over recovered funds totalling ₦837,485,389 to the Katsina State Government following investigations into separate cases of alleged treasury fraud and diversion of public funds in the state. The handover took place on Monday at the Kano Zonal Directorate, where the Zonal Director, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Friday…
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Abuja court orders seizure of private jet over alleged MEPP contract fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final forfeiture order for a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering involving the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered the forfeiture of the aircraft, with registration number 5N-AMK, to the Federal Government after…
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Makinde confirms arrest of six suspects connected to school attack
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with the kidnapping incident at Ahoro-Esinele community in Oyo State. Makinde disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Suleimon Olanrewaju, on Monday in Ibadan. According to the governor, the suspects were arrested within the locality and…
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Makinde provides update on rescue efforts for Oyo abductees
By Adejayan Gbenga Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed the abduction of seven teachers following a deadly attack by suspected terrorists and bandits on Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The governor also confirmed that one of the abducted teachers has been killed by the attackers. Makinde made…
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Oyo teachers protest abduction of colleagues, students
By Adejayan Gbenga Teachers in public schools across Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the abduction of their colleagues and students by suspected gunmen. The protesters called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the immediate release of the victims. Reports indicated that about 39 students and seven…
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